The Newham Mag, Issue 162, January 23, 2009

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by  Newham London Borough Council

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Don’t forget – Free inside this issue, In Focus, most of them free of charge
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containing news and events from Beckton, Custom
House and Canning Town, East Ham, Forest Gate,
Features
Green Street, Manor Park, Plaistow, Royal Docks
10 CIVIC AMBASSADOR’S
and Stratford and West Ham community forums.
AWARDS – Nominate bright stars
11 WALK THIS WAY – Become a
walks leader
EDITOR: Anita Plaha 020 8430 4533 12 OLDER PEOPLE’S OUTINGS
DEPUTY EDITOR: Emily Bynoe 020 8430 6191 – Free trips to keep warm
and active
REPORTERS: Deirdre Wallace, Catherine Etoe,
16 HOW OLD ARE YOUR LUNGS?
DESIGN: Adam Renvoize, Paul Nunn,
– More reasons to stop smoking
Karen Registe
18 HEART OF THE MATTER
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER: Andrew Baker
11 – How to keep yours healthy
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Steve Phillips
20 ADULT PLACEMENTS – We
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meet a carer for vulnerable adults
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PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES
Sometimes something out of the ordinary can happen to us. home during an emergency, for example bank cards, fi rst aid,
It may only affect us or our immediate family, but it can disrupt ID, important documents, bottled water and items for children
our daily lives and cause us problems. Sometimes things can (formula, nappies etc). In addition to this, the campaign
go wrong on a bigger scale, affecting the building or area in advised people to:
which we live and cause problems to our whole family and
> ensure that everyone in their family knew what to do
neighbourhood. The BBC ran a What If? campaign to prepare
> follow instructions given by emergency services
people for unexpected disruption. The council has plans and
> pick two meeting points, one near home and one further
procedures for the co-ordination and management of major
away to meet family at if they become separated
incidents and civil emergencies, but would still advise residents
> choose a friend or relative who lives outside London who
to make their own plans for the unexpected.
each family member can phone to let them know that you
People are usually taken by surprise
are okay. Make sure that everyone in the family always has
by emergencies, so What If? aimed
that number with them
to get us all thinking about what we
> Keep away from your home until you are told by the
would do if we could not get into our
emergency services that it is safe to return.
homes for several hours, or even days.
Advice included preparing a ‘grab bag’, Always call 999 in an emergency. For more information
containing some of the things that will and useful links, visit www.newham.gov.uk/services/
help you to survive in or outside your emergencyplanning
Building Schools for the Future gets go ahead
A huge programme of improvements Newham’s young people, and helping
to Newham’s schools got the fi nal them to achieve their full potential -
green light when an agreement was one of the council’s primary aims for
struck between Newham Council, the borough. By the time the works
Partnerships for Schools, developer are complete, all schools will be fully
Laing O’Rourke and educational ICT accessible, and the improvement
specialist RM. Over the next ten years, process will target particular groups of
Little Ilford, Lister, Rokeby and Stratford students found to be underachieving.
schools will be rebuilt, Rokeby and Executive member for children
Stratford schools on new sites, bringing and young people, Councillor
improvements worth millions of pounds. Quintin Peppiatt, said: “This is a
Brampton Manor, Eastlea, Forest Gate, landmark announcement for the
Langdon, Plashet, Royal Docks, St future of Newham’s schools. We
Angela’s, St Bonaventure’s and Sarah have spent considerable time
Bonnell schools will be remodelled and selecting our partners and in
refurbished. developing this programme to
The BSF programme represents a transform the environments which Cllr Peppiatt joins developers, council
massive commitment to investing in young people learn in.” staff and pupils from Lister School
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Owner sought for Staffordshire
‘Socks’
with animal
bull terrier found in Beckton welfare
offi cer Tina
Delaney
Newham Council is keen to reunite a has nicknamed her “Socks”.
Staffordshire-type bull terrier with her owner, Executive member for housing and public
or fi nd a new home for her. Animal welfare protection, Councillor Andrew Baikie, said:
offi cers were alerted by residents that a dog “We are appealing for the dog’s owner to
had been seen wandering around Hallywell contact us. If no one comes forward, then we
Crescent in Beckton. would need to fi nd her a suitable new home.”
The dog is brindle colour with a white Anyone who would like to discuss having
chest and white socks. She is about two their animal spayed or would like any help or
or three years old and appears to have advice about their pet can contact the animal
previously been properly cared for. The team welfare service on 020 8586 9739.
MEMORIAL
Newham’s GCSE results
continue to rise
SERVICE
The percentage of Newham’s 15-year-olds who achieved fi ve
or more GCSE or equivalent exam passes at grades A* to C
continues to rise. Results for 2008 reveal that 57.5 per cent of A memorial service will be taking place at the Old
students from the borough’s secondary schools achieved this Town Hall in Broadway, Stratford, on January 30
level – an increase of 1.7 percentage points from 2007 and for honorary alderman and former ceremonial
continuing the year on year increase. mayor Arthur Edwards.
The proportion of Newham students achieving fi ve or more Arthur, who died in November aged 88, was
GCSE or equivalent grades from A* to C including English and fi rst elected as a councillor on the former County
maths - the Government’s gold standard - has risen by 1.3 Borough of West Ham in 1946 and stayed on as a
points from 44 per cent in 2007 to 45.3 per cent in 2008. This Newham councillor until 1986. He served as mayor
result has met the target set by the Government. in 1967 and was deputy leader of the council in
Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: “Our schools continue to 1982. He also sat on the Greater London Council
perform better than many of our neighbouring London for 22 years.
boroughs. This is testament to our commitment to investing in Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: “Everyone is invited
our schools to ensure we continue to do better year on year.” to attend the service
to remember a man
who worked tirelessly
for local people and
DON’T FORGET!
devoted much of his
life to creating and
> Free weekend swims for all adults at Newham’s four leisure
shaping this borough.”
centres.
The service will be
> Last chance to vote for extra funding for the Greenway:
conducted by the Rev
www.newham.com
Ron Smith and starts
> Enter the Newham borough writing competition – see your In at 1pm. Arthur Edwards
Focus for more details.
NEWS //
IN PICTURES
Walking on water. Two geese
tread carefully on the lake in
Beckton District Park.
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Sunset over Newham.
Plant for life at Memorial Park, West Ham.
Eye of the tiger: A youngster at the East Ham Community Forum safety event. Park in progress: Olympic developments.
Many people are going through a tough time at Start as you mean to go on
the moment with the credit crunch and rising
food and utility bills so I am pleased that the
If you’ve managed to break all your new year resolutions here’s a new one
Government is taking action.
for you – recycle more! Whether it’s your unwanted paper or your green
The ‘New Opportunities White Paper’
garden waste, recycling is a small change that
outlines the Government’s commitment to
can make a big difference to our environment.
building a fairer society by skilling people for
Hundreds of you started, hopefully, as you
future jobs. They plan to do this by investing in
mean to go on by booking a free Christmas tree
families, communities and citizens throughout
collection and so far we’ve collected more than
their lives and by providing the support
400, which will be turned into compost. Turn to
necessary to ensure people are able to have a
page 22 for more ways to sensibly get rid of your
fair chance at getting jobs.
unwanted refuse.
I want Newham to be ready to compete
for all jobs, and the only way to achieve that
is to invest in people; in their skills, education
BARNSLEY AND NEWHAM
and families. Some of the proposals include
extending free childcare for working families,
35,000 new apprenticeships for young people SEAL THEIR PARTNERSHIP
and there will be a £15m Communities Fund to
tackle deprivation.
I welcome these changes, particularly as Newham’s 2012 partnership with Barnsley was sealed when West
they echo a lot of the work we’re already Ham United played Barnsley in the FA Cup third round tie. Last
doing in Newham. Workplace and the Mayor’s autumn we teamed up with Barnsley Council on a pioneering
Employment Pilot have been running since project focussing on sharing expertise across a wide range of
2007, supporting those who are long term fi elds, including sport, culture, volunteering, health and enterprise.
unemployed or have never worked before to A group of our local children joined schoolchildren from
fi nd work and suitable training. Barnsley on the pitch at half time and took part in a penalty shoot
out in front of tens of thousands of supporters. Of course, our
“ I believe strongly in the power
children were hospitable enough to let our guests win – but I’m
of employment and education
proud to report that West Ham United were not!
to help rebuild communities
and families”
I believe strongly in the power of
employment and education to help build
communities and families. That’s why last year
we launched the Excellence for All consultation
which looks at closing the gaps created by
social exclusion and child poverty. The results
will help us shape our Children and Young
People’s Services over the next ten years.
Although we are facing diffi cult times, I will
continue to listen to you and ensure that there
is continued support for Newham families, so
that we persist in creating opportunities for
everyone.
Sir Robin with the budding footballers
Mayor’s view
Democratic
dialogue
It’s a new year, which means a whole round of new Question
Time sessions. These are usually held monthly, in different
community forum areas in the borough so everyone can have
their chance to raise any questions or issues with me personally.
The next session will be held in Beckton on Monday 26
January, at the Winsor Park Community Centre, 20
Warwall, Winsor Park Estate, Beckton, E6, from 6.30- Can’t make it to Question Time?
7.30pm. Unusually for Question Time, visitors will be welcomed If you’d rather see me face to face I hold a number of
with a musical interlude from Gallions Primary School’s choir, so Here to Help surgeries every month. All you need to do
come and lend your support to the group. is turn up – dates and times are below.
Question Time sessions are usually community forum area
specifi c but this year I’m reintroducing boroughwide sessions. 1st Friday of the month, 1.30-2.30pm
These differ from the usual meetings in that, although they’re held in Stratford Local Service Centre,
one area, everyone from across the borough is welcome to attend. 112-118 The Grove, Stratford, E15
2nd Monday of the month, 9.30-10.30am
The two dates for your diary are: Community Links, 105 Barking Road,
Saturday 31 January, Old Town Hall, Stratford, Council Canning Town, E16
Chamber, 29 Broadway, E15, from 9.30-10.30am 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5-6pm
Saturday 7 February, Newham Town Hall, East Ham, 324 Newham Town Hall, Barking Road, East Ham, E6
Barking Road, E6, from 9.30-10.30am 4th Saturday of the month, 9.30-10.30am
Manor Park Local Service Centre, 685-689
Romford Road, Manor Park, E12
Alternatively, you can speak to me over the phone at
a telephone surgery which are held on:
Every second Wednesday of the month,
9.30-10.30am
Every fourth Wednesday of the month,
9.30-10.30am
You can call me on 020 8430 2107 during these times.
Please note, these dates are valid at all times except
in the months of August, December and any bank
holiday weekends.
Being one of the few elected mayors, I am directly accountable to you. You can meet me and discuss any issues that you think
I can help with. To fi nd out more visit my website at www.newham.gov.uk/mayor or call 020 8430 2107 to fi nd out where I’ll be.
with Sir Robin Wales
Civic Awards 2009:
spread the word!
For the ninth year running we
Nomination Form
are teaming up with the Newham
Recorder to honour local people
who make a difference to the
I WISH TO NOMINATE THE FOLLOWING PERSON FOR A BRAVERY/
lives of others and we need you
OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD 2009 (delete as appropriate)
to nominate them.
Up to 12 awards will be awarded
NAME OF NOMINEE:
for good citizenship and one for
bravery. The winners will be presented
ADDRESS:
with a souvenir and two tickets to
the Civic Ambassador’s grand spring
POSTCODE:
ball hosted by Councillor Akbar
Chaudhury at Newham Town Hall on
Telephone Number: DOB: (should be over 18)
25 April. Cllr Chaudhury said: “I’m
really looking forward to this year’s MY NAME (You must not be related to the person being nominated):
awards. They are a great opportunity
to thank those who make our lives a ADDRESS:
little brighter. I hope as many of you as
possible will nominate your friends and
neighbours.”
Those nominated must be residents Telephone Number: POSTCODE:
of Newham, they must give their time
to the community freely and must be HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON?
18 or over (citizenship awards) or 16
or over (bravery awards). You cannot
nominate someone you’re related to.
REASON FOR NOMINATION:
To nominate please complete
the application form on this
(Please attach a separate sheet if necessary)
page or, for further information,
call the Civic Offi ce on 020
IS THE PERSON PAID FOR THIS WORK?
8430 2105 or email mark.
[email protected].
WHEN WAS THE ACT OF BRAVERY?
uk. The closing date for
nominations is Friday 6
Send nominations to Mark James, Civic Offi ce, Newham Town Hall, Barking
February. Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RP by 6 February.
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